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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1950

Page

13

Noor Conquers Calumet's Trip At Santa Anita

Noor, British bred, surged from behind to win the Santa Anita Handicap at Santa Anita Park, defeating Citation with Two Lea and Ponder following. Johnny Longden timed the race in 2:00, breaking Seabiscuit's 10 year old track record. payouts totaled 14.80 to win.

Noor Calumet Santa Anita Swinner Johnny Longden Howard Seabiscuit Cinch Citation Ponder Lea Styrnie Calumet Smaster Warren Wright Qlhaverry

Royal Governor Wins Widener Handicap at Hialeah Park

Miami AP report shows Royal Governor, ridden by a top jockey, nosed out Arise in a mile and a quarter track muddy race. Coaltown faltered to fifth as Addison Stable’s Arise finished second and Brookmeade’s Going Away third. Royal Governor paid $20, with $790, $3.40 and $2.90 across the board, earning $43,000 to add to $184,850 prior.

Miami Fla Royal Governor Hialeah Park Coaltown Addison Stable Arise Brookmeade Stable Going Away Chris Rogerson McLennan Gong

Southworth Chipper Heads South Sunday

Billy Southworth leaves Sunbury for the Boston Braves training camp in Bradenton Florida. He says rest and light work on his farm keep him in peak condition and he is eager to begin the new season. He last left the team in August.

Sunbury Billy Southworth Boston Braves Bradenton Fla Braves Boston Southwoth Newsmen

Illinois Wrestlers Compete Led by Vohaska Brown Read Noonan

Champaign Illinois football players Bill Vohaska Chuck Brown Dick Read and Bill Noonan are listed on Illinois wrestling squad competing for spots this season.

Champaign, Ill Bill Vohaska Chuck Brown Dick Read Bill Noonan Illinois

Cincinnati Bucks No cellar spot in 1949 NL

Cincinnati endured a seventh place finish but remained above last in the National League, the only NL team besides Brooklyn not to fall to the basement during 1949.

BND Cincinnati Brooklyn

Playoffs Kick Off In Independent Leagues

Four leagues finish this week as Armco Maintenance League hosts a championship between Machine Shop and Carpenter Tin at Garfield gym. Machine Shop won the first round crown while Carpenter Tin took the second-half pennant. City League playoffs end Tuesday at the MCA.

Jerry Nardiello Armco Machine Shop Carpenter Tin Garfield Gym MCA

Middie Big Blue Fracas Replay At Club Luncheon

The Middletown Hamilton basketball game will be replayed as a noon luncheon film at the Hotel Manchester junior ballroom. Coach Paul Walker will pause the movie to explain how 1% happened and outline the Middies' tournament chances in Dayton. He will also provide a scouting report on Fairview, the opening opponent.

Middletown Hamilton Manchester Paul Walker

Tio Contests At Trinity Gym

Holy Name tops the Holy Trinity Athletic Association headlines a double header at Columbia Ave gym. Miamisburg Moose brief return features Kondoff and McPherson, former Vikings, as Holy Trinity seeks an eighth win in nine starts.

Holy Name Holy Trinity Athletic Association Miamisburg Moose Columbia Ave Miammsburg Middletown High Chris Kondoff Bob McPherson Moose Viking’s Holy Trinity Greenbush United Brethers Trinity Greenbush

Truex Upsets McEwen In Ann Arbor Track Duel

Ohio State star Leonard Truex shocked Michigan by winning the mile at 4 10.7 to beat Don McEwen as Michigan stayed dominant in the dual meet. Truex broke a fieldhouse and meet record while leading from the final lap to seal a 62 52 win for OSU.

Ann Arbor Mich Michigan Ohio State Sophorer Leonard Truex Buckeyes Don McEwen Truex McEwen Illinois Brelsford Depesters Michigan State Bill Mack

North Captures School Tourney Title in Close Finals

North School, runner up in the regular season Grade School Basketball League, won two playoff games at the Middle gym to claim the post season title. Sherman, the league winner, was upset by Garfield 16 15, and North beat Lincoln 13 10 in the semifinals before defeating Garfield 35 22 in the finals. Central edged Washington 12 11 in a consolation, then beat South 23 6 in the losers' finals as Sherman had been undefeated in league play.

North School Sherman Garfield North Lincoln South Jefferson Central Washington

Turney Plans Dominate HAUSELMAN Transportation

HAUSELMAN Transportation upset Carjax last week to reach the final where they meet Veterans of Foreign Wars for the crown. Carjax and Armen's Triangles play a consolation game. Maintenance and Hot Strip, tied for the first round crown, decide the pennant race Thursday night. The Industrial League remains active with three weeks left. The City Tournament begins March 17 with 10 teams from City and Industrial leagues. entry deadline is Thursday. A district Y industrial tourney lands in the local gym March 11 with teams from multiple cities.

Hauselman Transportation Carjax Armen Maintenance Hot Strip Armeog Industrial League YMCA John Johnson Springfield Dayton Cincinnati Columbus Piqua Hamilton Middletown Armcos Ingots Gardner’ Board Johnson

Y Cage Scene Tournaments Set Across Week

Schedule lists Armco Maintenance Shops League events at Garfield Gym and YMCA. Matches include Machine Shop versus Carpenter Tin for championship, plus City League playoffs with Carjax, Arnc Tries and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Industrial League at McKinley Gym features Arnica Ingots VSL Gardner Board and Inland Container versus Crystal Tissue.

Erly Carjax Arnc Veterans of Foreign Wars Hausel Nan Transportation Cham- Ip Soneday— Industrial League McKinley m-Arnica Ingots Gardner Board Inland Container Crystal Tissue Sorg Mami Banford Armcor Y YMCA

Warren County All-Tournament First Team Named

Carlisle and Waynesville each place two players on the Warren County Tournament All-Star squad chosen by coaches and officials after two weeks of play at the Middle gym. Gene Fogle and Jim Moore head Carlisle forwards, Dan Simpson and Jack Tinney headline Waynesville at center and guard.

Gene Fogle Carlisle Jim Moore Dan Simpson Waynesville Jack Tinney Bob Sunnycalb Morrow Jum Moore Waynesville Spartans Bob Sunnyeald Panthers Simpson Spartan Tinney Simpson-Tinney Spartans Fogle Moore Harveysburg Mason Bob Hutchison Comets Everett Bell Clayton Lakes Hutchinson Kenneth Wilson Joe Florence Frank Baische Howard Dester Howard Mason Jim Mote Lewis Morgen Springboro Harold Short Ed McDaniels Springburo

Dayton AAU Boxing Champs to Be Held in Memorial Hall

Local boxers Latimer Silos and Coleman sponsored by the Dayton Junior Chamber of Commerce compete in the Dayton MW District AAU Boxing Championships at Memorial Hall on March 6 8 and 13. Latimer and Silos fight in novice class. Coleman in open division. Winners in open proceed to Springfield Ohio for district titles and then to Boston for national finals coached by Frazier Moore.

Dayton Junior Chamber of Commerce Dayton Memorial Hall Muddletown Joyees Frank Latimer William Coleman Frank Silos Latimer Silos Armco Latimer 17Th Ave Young St Coleman Baltymore 5 St Springfield Boston Boston, Garden Frazier Moore

Bobcats Deaks Tie For First In Y League

The Bobcats beat the Redskins 95 44 and the Deaks defeated the Underdogs 57 32 to finish 9 1 in the High School Basketball League at the YMCA tying for first place. Little’s late basket gave the Porgies a 48 47 win over the Giants for third place as Pergram fouled out with two minutes remaining.

Bobcats Deaks YMCA Redskins Little Porgies Giants Pergram

Harris defends Golf Tourney title in Miami final

Pete Harris defeated Dizzy Dean 4 and 2 to win the Baseball Players Golf Tournament for the second consecutive year. Harris, 49, sank a clutch par on the 11th to clinch the win after leading 1 up at nine holes. Deans erratic putting included misses on 13 and 14 as Harris, a former Atlanta Crackers star, extended his Miami Springs course dominance.

Miami Fla Pete Harris Baseball Players Dizzy Dean Harris Reading Dean St Lowis Cardinals Haris Atlanta Miami Springs

St John Graders Capture Laurels In County Loop

St John Graders win Butler County Parochial League title with a 21-1 rout of St Mary at Hamilton Fenment on Saturday. Pearce and Farquis led scoring with 11 and 6 respectively as St John breaks a 9-8 half lead to an 18-8 final. St Veronica beat St Stephen 32-2 with Sam Arminin scoring 45 to set new marks.

T. John's Grate School Cagers St Mary St John’s St Mary's Singhotter St. John St Peter Trinity St. Alay St Veronica St Stephen Sam Arminin Fess St John St. Stephen

Double Duty Wrestler Competes for Maryland

Mont Whipp represents Maryland as a wrestler and back during the same college season.

College Park Mont Whipp Maryland

Local Ohio Trapshoot League Formed With Six Clubs

Six Ohio trapshooting clubs including Spimefield Gun Club and Route 40 Gun Club join the Southern Ohio Trapshooters League. Bailey Gary of Columbus named president with Robert Clyne and Ed Cozier as officers. First shoot set for Crystal Lake in April with about 400 expected participants.

Columbus Spimefield Gun Club Route 40 Etna Middletown Sportsmen's Club Indian Lake Camp Gun Club Troy Lake Gun Club Mid Springfield Bailey Gary Robert Clyne Ed Cozier

Tourney At Fenmont Delayed Playoff Exhibitions On Today

Postponed weeklong post season events in the Butler County Catholic High School League feature a St Joseph versus St Stephen playoff at Fenmont today. Holy Trinity meets St Ann at 1 p m with three exhibitions to follow, none affecting standings. Other games include St Peter vs St Veronica and St Mary vs St Gabriel while St Peter faces St Veronica in a late contest.

Fenmont Butler County Catholic St. Joseph St. Stephen Hamilton Holy Trinity St. Annj Trinity St Ann Sun St. Veronica St Peter Quinter Pet Stephen Owaene Silt

Move To Ban Pros Dropped By NABF

Proposal to ban all former professional baseball players from NABF competition was withdrawn after debate. The plan would have prevented teams from using ex pros, leaving the NABF rule allowing three class men per team unchanged. Southern delegates protested the pros ban.

Binsinguam Ala Capra National Amateur Baseball Federation Darton, C NABF

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